How severe is CVE-2022-27773?

CVE-2022-27773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27773 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27773?

CVE-2022-27773 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27773?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-27773 published?

CVE-2022-27773 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27773

CVE-2022-27773 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Published: 2022-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability is identified in Ivanti EPM (LANDesk Management Suite) that allows a user to execute commands with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27773?: A privilege escalation vulnerability is identified in Ivanti EPM (LANDesk Management Suite) that allows a user to execute commands with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-27773?: CVE-2022-27773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27773 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27773?: CVE-2022-27773 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27773?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27773 published?: CVE-2022-27773 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-for-Ivanti-Endpoint-Manager-Client-CVE-2022-27773?language=en_US

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2021.1:su1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2021.1:su2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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